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32 | The complaint alleges that facility staff failed to seek timely medical attention for R1. Incident report submitted to the Woodland Hills Regional Office on 08/29/2021 indicates that R1 vomited around 05:00PM on 05/26/2021. It also noted that R1 appeared weak. Interviews revealed it was not unusual for R1 to be dizzy, have motion sickness or to vomit. R1’s responsible person was present at the facility that evening when R1 vomited. Administrator contacted R1’s primary care physician, who instructed staff to continue to observe R1 and to call 9-1-1 if R1’s condition worsened. Interview revealed that R1 drank a protein drink and electrolyte drink and then went to bed as usual. R1 did not not vomit any additional times. When R1 awoke the next day, R1 appeared lethargic and weak. Administrator contacted R1’s responsible person, facility staff called 9-1-1 for further medical attention and R1 was transported to the hospital around 09:00AM on 08/27/2021. Interview revealed that although R1 vomited and appeared weak the night before that it was at R1’s physician’s direction that staff did not call 9-1-1 immediately. Although they did not call 9-1-1 immediately following R1’s vomiting, facility staff and Administrator did seek out medical attention that evening, as evidenced by contacting the resident’s primary care physician for further instructions. Based on interview and record review, there is insufficient evidence to support the allegation or that a violation occurred, therefore, the allegation that “facility staff failed to seek medical attention in a timely manner” is deemed UNSUBSTANTIATED at this time.
No citations were issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of today’s report was provided.
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